Lane Johnson 'in great shape' following suspension

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(9/30/14) Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson, who's returned from his four-game PED suspension, is in "great shape" according to offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, reports Philly.com. Johnson is expected to start Sunday against the Rams.

Eagles activate Lane Johnson, release Kevin Graf

Lane Johnson tries to explains suspension

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(7/23/14) Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson issued this statement about his four-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug: "In April while training, I mistakenly and foolishly put a prescribed medication in my body to help with a medical issue," Johnson began.

"I mistakenly failed to clear it with Eagles trainers and check the NFL list of banned substances. I am extremely sorry for this mistake and I will learn from it and be smarter in the future."

The Eagles' first four games are against the Jaguars, Colts, Redskins and 49ers.

Bigger, stronger Lane Johnson reports to OTAs

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(4/25/14) Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson, who played his rookie year at 310 pounds, showed up to OTAs "bigger and stronger," reports the team's website. Johnson reflected on his rookie season.

"It went good. I think I had some rookie bumps in the first half of the year, but toward the latter part of the year I think I played really well," he said. "I think my body is a whole lot more rested than it was last year. I feel a lot stronger than I was last year, I weigh more than last year – it’s the most I’ve ever weighed – and I just feel that from a mental aspect I know what to expect. Nothing is going to catch me off guard."